wince
Example Sentences
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Those who wince at the idea of a blue-collar career change don’t necessarily look down on people who work with their hands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Almost instantly, you might wince, make a face, or even pull your own hand away.
From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025
We wince whenever the film leaps from Hank’s fresh-faced past to his throbbing present, especially when he sprints and we fear he’ll pop a stitch.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025
Only one shop has a fridge and a dozen kids crowd around a communal computer taking turns to choose a song to blare out, causing adults to wince as they go about their day.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025
We both wince as a fire truck races by with its lights flashing and sirens wailing.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
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